#169: Blood Sugars, Barbells, & Diabetes Oh My - Christiana Purves

Christiana is a Fitness Muscle & Glamour (FMG) pro athlete with a passion for coaching Type 1 Diabetics to build muscle and insulin sensitivity. Christiana is a T1D herself of 20 years and has found a well rounded approach to fitness, nutrition and wellness key to managing chronic illness. Christiana unveils the rigorous yet rewarding path of thriving with diabetes. Her family's multigenerational success with the condition serves as a backdrop to this episode, where we traverse topics like hormonal variances, the impact of diet on blood sugar levels, competing and training for the stage with diabetes, and the importance of a strong support system.Christiana's Resources:Instagram1on1 CoachingBack to Basics: the Ultimate 101 Guide to Nutrition, Exercise & WellnessAmazon StoreMy Diabetes Resources:Website: www.simplifyingdiabetes.comNewsletter Sign Up"More Than A1C" - My Signature Coaching ProgramThe Diabetes Nutrition Master CourseThe Free 5-Pillars Of Diabetes Success  - Give AwayDon't forget to check out Ancient Bliss an herbal supplement company.Use Discount Code KEN20 for 20% off at check out.Have a question, send me a DM or email. I'd love to connect and answer any questions you have.You can find the show  on any platform you listen to your podcasts!Don't forget to click on that subscribe button and leave a 5-star review, so you're notified when new episode drop every week.Questions about diabetes, don't hesitate to reach out:Instagram: @CoachK3NInstagram: @thehealthydiabeticpodTwitter: @thehealthydpodTik Tok: @thehealthydiabeticpodFacebook: @Simplifying Life With DiabetesEmail: [email protected] Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your diabetes managementHey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.Support the show